2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Music and Art 180 Cedarville University 2007-08 Music and Art CLMU-2240 Woodwind Literature –Fa 1 hour The study of the history and literature of the woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (odd years) CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature –Sp 2 hours A survey of music for the piano and its precursors, covering the period from 1600 to the present, with a focus on the works which have come to form the core of the repertoire. (odd years) CLMU-2310 Collaborative Piano –Fa,Sp 1 hour Supervised piano accompanying experience. The student is assigned to work with one vocalist or instrumentalist for the semester and will prepare music for studio lessons as well as public performances. CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar –Fa,Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar, that may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will assemble and present materials, that demonstrate performance achievement and professional awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclass, and repertoire. CLMU-2800 Intro to Music Composition –Sp 2 hours Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of composition and will begin composing in various styles. CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar –Fa,Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general class material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio –Fa 0 hours Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions. CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire –Fa 2 hours This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors, minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with CDMU-3630 Choral Methods. Conducting CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting –Fa 2 hours The basic technique of the conductor’s art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpreting, cueing, rehearsal procedures, and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I or permission of instructor. CDMU-3610 Choral Conducting –Sp 2 hours Concentrated focus upon the choral conductor’s stylistic gestures and verbal communication as they impact ensemble intonation, diction, tone, blend, and balance. This course emphasizes diagnostic listening, problem solving, observation of professional conductors, the conducting of larger choral/ instrumental works, and student rehearsal of various music department choral ensembles. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Intro to Conducting or permission of instructor. CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting –Sp 2 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting techniques and present the special characteristics of instrumental conducting. The student will develop skills in rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of instructor. CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship 9 hours Intensive field experience in a local church. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, availability of local church, and supervising minister of music. Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from the advisor and the chairperson of the Department of Music one academic semester before period of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see the director of the church music area for complete internship requirements. CHMU-4990 Independent Study–Church Music 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of church music for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Class Study CLMU-1170 Diction for Singers I –Fa 2 hours Students will master the rules of pronouncing Italian and Latin language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing Italian and Latin language song texts. CLMU-1180 Diction for Singers II –Sp 2 hours Students will master the rules of pronouncing German and French language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing German and French language song texts. CLMU-1810 Piano Class I –Fa 2 hours Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor. (Fee: $30) CLMU-1820 Piano Class II –Sp 2 hours Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-1810 Piano Class I . (Fee: $30) CLMU-1860 Voice Class –Fa 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. CLMU-2110 Song Literature –Sp 2 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of Thoroughbass to the 20th century. Analysis of scores will be done through recordings and live performances. (even years) CLMU-2120 Oratorio Literature –Sp 2 hours A chronological study of the world of oratorio beginning with the Passions of Johann Sebastian Bach continuing through Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and on to the staged oratorios of today. Class time is heavily devoted to aural and score analysis, with the occasional solos from major oratorio works. (odd years) CLMU-2130 Opera Literature –Fa 2 hours Designed to acquaint the student with the world of opera literature from the earliest opera Euridice written in 1600 to the present 21st century operas. Representative works will be discussed from the Baroque, Seria, Buffa, Bel Canto, Romantic, Verismo, English, and Contemporary American styles.(odd years) CLMU-2200 Music Literature: Special Topics 1-2 hours A survey of the history and literature for the specified instrument. CLMU-2210 Brass Literature –Fa 1 hour A survey of brass literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years) CLMU-2220 Percussion Literature –Sp 1 hour A survey of literature for percussion with special emphasis on the 20th century. Total percussion will be considered. (even years) CLMU-2230 String Literature –Sp 1 hour A survey of string literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years)